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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S80 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was launched 4 months prior to the VG-120 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S80 matches up against the VG-120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Olympus VG-120

 S80 VG-120 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon S80

 VG-120 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Olympus VG-120

 S80 VG-120 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 features external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S80 versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S80 against the VG-120.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
60
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix S80Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 160 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-70B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $191 $190